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    really
    /ˈrɪəli/

    adverb

    exclamation

    • 1. used to express interest, surprise, or doubt: "‘I've been working hard.’ ‘Really?’"

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  2. Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb really in English, with synonyms, grammar tips, and examples. Find out how to express interest, surprise, anger, or emphasis with really.

  3. Learn the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of the adverb 'really' in British and American English. Find synonyms, examples, and grammar tips for 'really' in different contexts and situations.

    • used to emphasize an adjective or adverb. That's a really good idea. It's really hard to find a decent job these days. It all went really well. This is a really nice place.
    • used to emphasize something you are saying or an opinion you are giving. I really want to go home now. I want to help—I really do. You really need to forget all about her.
    • used to express interest in or surprise at what somebody is saying. ‘We're going to Japan next month.’ ‘ Oh, really?’ ‘She's resigned.’ ‘ Really? Are you sure?’
    • used to say what is actually the fact or the truth about something. What do you really think about it? Tell me what really happened. They are not really my aunt and uncle.
  4. Learn the various meanings and uses of the adverb really, such as in reality, truly, very, and frankly. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of really.

  5. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adverb really, which can express intensity, truth, surprise, agreement or disapproval. Find out how to use really in different contexts and phrases.

  6. REALLY definition: 1. very or very much: 2. used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation: 3. used when…. Learn more.

  7. Really definition: in reality; actually. See examples of REALLY used in a sentence.